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207 days ago

Kaiapoi night market gains council support

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Kaiapoi is set to have a weekend night market.

The Waimakariri District Council has approved a one-year licence with Market Investment Ltd, the company behind the Christchurch Night Market, to run a weekly night market in the Kaiapoi park and ride car park, next to New World.

Mayor Dan Gordon said the proposed night market was one of several exciting initiatives being developed in Kaiapoi, including a new music festival Kaiapoi Riversong held on Saturday (April 20).

‘‘The Kaiapoi Night Market will add another dimension to the fantastic dining and shopping experiences already on offer in the town.

‘‘There is such a vibrancy in Kaiapoi which has been contributed to by the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association Park operating in the regeneration land.

‘‘Having the night market will offer these visitors another great experience of the town.’’

Gordon said council staff have engaged with Kaiapoi hospitality and retail businesses and found no opposition to the night market proposal.

The Kaiapoi Night Market is subject to a resource consent, but is expected to start in the winter months.

While no date has been set for the market’s opening, it is expected to be held on either a Saturday or Sunday night.

The company anticipates a market with 50 stalls, including a mix of food and beverage providers and retail.

Council staff will review the market after six months to assess its impact on Kaiapoi’s existing hospitality businesses.

■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.

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2 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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1 day ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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17 hours ago

Riddle Me This: Can You Out-Smart Yesterday’s Champ?

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How can the number four be half of five?

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